Ride the underwater bikein Phuket, Thailand

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Rent the underwater bike and have the high-level adventure right on the other side of the ocean’s surface.

Hard to believe it, but you can indeed have a ride underwater on the bike. It is simple and safe — first you get thorough instructions from an expert, than you mount the underwater bike and become the ocean’s own Hell’s Angel. You will wear the clear translucent waterproof helmet with an oxygen tank installed. Same as a traditional bike, it allows for a passenger as well. You can even share a helmet and have a conversation underwater!The underwater bike is equipped with the handle and the gas button. It doesn’t have a break, though, so you should watch out for those delayed reactions of the vehicle. Loose the gas when you turn and move the handle after the bike slows down a bit. Safety is above all here. The bike is equipped with a special buoy that keeps it steady at 2,5–3 meters deep. You will also be followed by an experienced certified diver. Feel free to rise to the surface at any time you want.

What makes it especially appealing is that you don’t need a diver’s certificate yourself to take a ride underwater like this, or any specific training beyond initial instructions.